Wilkes County Schools

The Wilkes County Schools district in North Carolina consists of 22 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 81 out of 242 school districts in the state and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few standout schools emerge. Moravian Falls Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating and over 90% of students proficient in math and reading. Wilkes Early College High School also stands out, ranking 72nd out of 640 high schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating, with particularly strong performance in English II and Math III end-of-course exams. Additionally, North Wilkes High School ranks 174th out of 640 high schools and has the highest test scores among the high schools in the district, with over 70% proficiency in Math I, Math III, and English II.

However, the data also reveals stark contrasts in school performance within the Wilkes County Schools district. While some schools excel, others struggle significantly, with low test scores and low rankings. This disparity appears to be correlated with the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients across the district, suggesting that socioeconomic status may be a contributing factor to academic performance. Addressing these equity concerns and ensuring all students have access to quality education should be a priority for the district.